Ravi Shastri
Ravi Shastri criticized for commentary during India’s T20 World Cup 2026 win.(Credits : "X"/ @RaviShastriOfc)

India created history at Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium, defeating New Zealand by 96 runs to win their third T20 World Cup. The Men in Blue became the first team to defend the title and the first to celebrate it in front of a home crowd.

Ravi Shastri made a big mistake and the viewers caught it instantly. Shastri found himself in the eye of a storm which didn’t cool down even as India celebrated their historic win.

The reactions came thick and fast. One of the fans called it ‘a brain fade’ at a significant moment in Indian cricket history. Amid a night of record-breaking moments, it was Shastri’s error that stole the spotlight long after India lifted the trophy.

Fans widely felt that legends like Ian Bishop or Ian Smith would have done justice to the occasion with their commentary.

A post highlighting Shastri’s lackluster reaction after the win racked up over 2 lakh impressions, showing just how widely fans noticed the moment. Many joked that he burned all his energy at the toss and had nothing left for the final moment. Others noted that fans in the stadium felt the victory far more intensely than the commentator.

V M Suriya Narayanan is a passionate cricket writer who has been following the game since 2007. With a background in Civil Engineering (B.E.), he blends analytical thinking with a deep understanding of...